Estate Planning Attorney in Hillsboro Beach, Florida
Hillsboro Beach is a small, affluent barrier island community known for luxury oceanfront condominiums and single-family estates. Many residents are retirees or seasonal owners with substantial real estate holdings and complex asset portfolios that require careful estate planning. Mark Mastrarrigo P.A. helps Hillsboro Beach residents structure trusts, coordinate multi-property ownership plans, and create advance directives that account for the unique considerations of high-value coastal property and multi-state residency.
Services for Hillsboro Beach Clients
If you're in Hillsboro Beach and you want your plan done correctly, these are the areas we handle most often:
Clients from Hillsboro Beach visit our office at 5500 South Flamingo Road, Suite 205, Cooper City, FL 33330, or we can arrange a phone or video consultation.
Will & Trust Creation
Build a legally sound plan for how assets are managed and distributed
Learn more →Advance Directives
Document healthcare wishes and decision-making authority
Learn more →Asset Protection Planning
Structure assets to reduce avoidable risk
Learn more →Estate Tax Planning
Plan ahead to reduce estate-related tax exposure when applicable
Learn more →Business Succession Planning
Create a clear transition plan for business ownership
Learn more →Other Legal Services in Hillsboro Beach
When Hillsboro Beach Residents Typically Call
- High-value oceanfront property requiring trust protection
- Seasonal residency and multi-state estate coordination
- Condominium ownership with complex association structures
- Retirement planning with significant real estate assets
- Updating estate plans after relocating to South Florida
Learn More
If you're looking for estate planning help in Hillsboro Beach, start with our Cooper City estate planning services. You can also learn more about asset protection planning. For additional information, see estate planning in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea.
How It Works
Consultation
We review your goals, assets, and concerns
Plan Design
You get the right structure (will, trust, directives, and supporting documents)
Execution
Documents are finalized and signed properly, with guidance on next steps
Local Resources for Hillsboro Beach Residents
Hillsboro Beach property owners can verify ownership records, exemption status, and assessed values through the Broward County Property Appraiser. Given the high property values along A1A, ensuring records are accurate and consistent with estate documents is especially important. Broward County Property Appraiser
FAQs
How should Hillsboro Beach condo owners handle estate planning?
Oceanfront condominiums in Hillsboro Beach often represent a significant portion of an estate. A revocable living trust can help the property transfer without probate, keeping the process private. Review your condo association's bylaws regarding trust ownership before transferring title.
What estate planning considerations apply to seasonal residents in Hillsboro Beach?
If you split time between Florida and another state, your estate plan should address assets in both locations. Florida-specific documents like powers of attorney and healthcare surrogates should comply with Florida law, and coordination with your other state's requirements helps avoid conflicting directives.
Do high-value estates in Hillsboro Beach need special planning?
Estates with significant value benefit from advanced planning strategies including irrevocable trusts, gifting strategies, and charitable planning. While the current federal estate tax exemption is high, Florida-specific considerations around homestead and creditor protection still apply.
Serving Hillsboro Beach and Surrounding Areas
Our office is located in Cooper City, and we regularly serve clients in Hillsboro Beach and nearby communities throughout Broward County. We offer both in-person and online consultations to accommodate your schedule.
Schedule an Estate Planning Consultation
Or use the form to request an appointment